Best Tool trailer setup

[@patrickdoyle6519]

Man I worked for a remodeler out of his van for 3 years. That organization pays back dividends every single day. Totally priceless.

[@patrickbourgeois6203]

This is outstanding. I’m from St. Louis MO area in United States and this is so applicable for our area. Best organized trailer I’ve ever seen!

[@chriscont01]

Thanks man !

[@drrous9917]

Great job. Organization is time saver and money saver as well. Thanks for sharing your work.

[@BerryMcCaulkiner859]

This is probably the best tool trailer I have ever seen. I’m super jealous. You could build these for ppl and make a killing

[@chriscont01]

Thank you man ! I’m actually looking into starting a business building out trailers , please share my video with friends!

[@alexolmos4617]

I'm a RGC. And this tool set up trailer brought tears to my eyes, Only Remodeler contractors will understand.

[@chriscont01]

Thanks man. It’s freaking amazing how much more enjoyable work is with this trailer

[@mattstmartin9232]

Agree 100% on the little white tables being useful!

[@jacygardner2242]

Well done 👏 starting mine this week and this is extremely helpful! KZbin is THE BEST!

[@ray_banz5899]

I bought a 7x14 for my carpentry business a few months back and I’m set on building it like this! It’s a pretty sweet design

[@sawdustadikt979]

Love it, I think of organization like a helper, that shows up every day, making it easy to get your gear and reminding you when something is missing. I’m in New England as well, down by Foxwoods. I as well am a remodeler/ finish carpenter. I closed on so many estimates before I even gave them numbers from letting the customers do a walk through in the trailer, showing my designs and how I approached problem solving and preparedness. I have a walk through video up here as well. I love how this tool trailer thing is stepping everyone’s game up. Seeing the creativity. Unfortunately, I had a tree fall on my tool trailer so I gotta rebuild. I look forward to version 2 of my set up cause hind sight is 20 20. Hope you have a profitable year!

[@wildwoodtop]

Agrees w/sawdustadikt 👍

[@algreen5559]

Hoping you start doing videos of your remodels. Based on the amount of detail and thought that went into building the trailer I can only imagine what your remodels look like. Please share more.

[@chriscont01]

Thank you ! That is the plan

[@jamespostevka1144]

Wow! Very nice setup. Love the level storage, so clean.

[@chriscont01]

Thanks James ! That’s one of my favorite features also ! So simple yet so handy

[@durabulltrailers1767]

We LOVE what you did with the trailer and are very glad we could assist in getting you what you were looking for! You guys are doing an incredible job!

[@chriscont01]

Thank you guys for being so awesome when we have questions or need parts. The service we receive is priceless !

[@elirubio4741]

You just gave me an inspiration bro. I really appreciate this video. You did an absolute awesome job with your trailer. I do remodeling as well. This is definitely my to do list tomorrow

[@chriscont01]

Thank you. Brother

[@chrisbrehmer7759]

Looks really good! Gotta love the pack out system. Also really like the lower drawers you put in.. good idea

[@davinhart8374]

I think I like this even more than the Paulk trailer. Excellent job. It seems very intuitive for a whole crew

[@chriscont01]

Thank you. Exactly why I designed it the way I did. I did get some ideas from the Paulk trailer but made it more for my style and crew. I wanted to make it simple and make sure everything had a “home” , my goal was to have anyone be able to find anything/tool within 2 minutes. It has worked flawlessly and makes for a happier working day.

[@WarwickHandyman]

Awesome design it helped me a lot with my own trailer. Thanks!

[@chriscont01]

That’s awesome man that’s the feed back I love. I took some ideaS from the ron paulk trailer but his is so complex I wanted something lighter and simpler to build. Thanks man!

[@TheSsteiner]

Great shop trailer!

[@chriscont01]

Thanks steve !

[@elirubio4741]

This is probably my favorite video of all time now

[@ryanwarner5969]

This guys next level. The trailer wheels match his HD.

[@ramirozamora8117]

That is an awesome mobil shop Great job man !👍👍

[@chriscont01]

Thank you bro

[@philoshoes]

Really nice setup, some things I really like, a few things are not for me. Definitely inspiring

[@fernandoaugusto5432]

Nice video and love the trailer 👍🏻 keep up the good work. Being really organized is just part of doing the projects. Unfortunately sometimes we’re to organized for our own good Lol ✌🏻

[@udavidism]

Great video! Guard that trailer, it will attract thieves like crack cocaine. Unless you have a rider policy your insurance will not cover the contents. A friend of mine lost almost every tool he had in a trailer theft. They took it from his driveway after they punctured the tires on his two vehicles, it was found damaged three days later completely empty.

[@sdsconstruction]

No surprise you are getting attention in your work area. Great trailer!

[@chriscont01]

Thank you ! Lots of hard work

[@marklaffey7972]

Great job

[@kathywarner5708]

This was actually entertaining

[@davesmith7328]

Awesome setup!!

[@chriscont01]

Thank you !

[@aerotechnia]

Great build, any ideas about security alarms?

[@chriscont01]

I have a gps tracker in it, no alarms Yet. Im thankful for where I work for the most part break ins are not very normal

[@whatwouldyoudoslides8038]

Absolutely Beautiful ... A huge plus would be if you could have a Toilet and Sink entrance as the single door not sure how this would help

[@briannisbet3982]

Nice job

[@chriscont01]

Thank you !

[@jsquaredmetalworkandlogist4564]

Nice trailer!!

[@WildGameOnTheGrill]

Awesome trailer! Who makes that ladder rack system?

[@braleybuilders]

Awesome thanks bud 👍 wicked awesome job 👏

[@chriscont01]

Thank you bro !

[@GOSOPRO]

Excellent, continued success 🙏 You did forget to comment on the catch all area, but I am sure we can assume it to be a central location from which miscellaneous is returned to its proper place when time permits.

[@chriscont01]

I’m going to be doing a updated video and that one thing I’m definitely going to cover. We use a packout crate for our end of day cleanup “drop zone “ .

[@gregorilopez]

4:40 the 'spare square' roll...😊

[@georgecoffman377]

Great layout

[@chriscont01]

Thank you ! A lot of thought went into this

[@deanlabonte7962]

EXCELLENT BUILD! I recently bought a 7x14 trailer myself for my business and browsing for ideas. Your build is by far the most practical from my perspective in our field. I definitely want to incorporate some of your ideas into my own. Any chance you have a set of drawings?

[@chriscont01]

Thank you very much , I’m doing drawings and also a little more detailed video.

[@deanlabonte7962]

@@chriscont01 Awesome, definitely look forward to it. Keep up the good work

[@angietackitt-long2671]

This is cool. You should sell plans for this. So it can be replicated. I would definitely but.

[@lopezbuilds]

nice job. any issues with towing they way you have the weight distributed?

[@gregorilopez]

well done.

[@matthewwillisbouman5467]

This is awesome! Do you have any more photos of it? Maybe on Instagram or anything like that??

[@chriscont01]

I’m going to try to make it more in-depth video this weekend I have a lot of people asking thanks so much for your positive words.

[@patrickbourgeois6203]

@@chriscont01 Yes i second Matthews comment. I just bought a 6x12 enclosed and I checked out KZbin for inspiration and found your video. As I said in a previous comment yours is the best set up I have seen. Would love to see some additional photos so I can picture how to alter it for my smaller trailer. Please share your instagram or however you intend to share the content, huge thanks you are a clever man. If your trailer is this nice I cannot imagine your quality of work for your clients. I bet they are raving fans haha

[@DaveMovold]

Ron Paulk inspired ? I just picked up a 7 x 16 V-nosed trailer, I need to build tool storage. Looks good.

[@chriscont01]

Thank you ! I studied many videos including paulk. I just found his very complicated and heavy so I made my own mods , his videos are great for ideas.

[@petergriffin1546]

Nice. What screws did you use for the plywood to aluminum wall frame?

[@Adrock_U]

Very nice trailer! Should have turned the phone sideways though.

[@HandymanHustle]

I have an 8x18. Do you think it's too wide and long?

[@chriscont01]

Are you planning on hauling it every day or just using it as a site trailer?

[@HandymanHustle]

@@chriscont01 every day

[@DanielNutt-sm3hi]

How did you mount shelf’s to trailer?

[@mikespillane1838]

Fantastic job,I would hope you have good ways to protect the tools and trailer from the low life that is around us all everyday……

[@chriscont01]

We have a few trucks up our sleeve for would be thief’s !

[@stuartmaddaford3579]

What did you use on your floor for protection?

[@JR-dg7qm]

Awesome vid. What’s in your cabinet kit setup.

[@chriscont01]

Thanks man. We keep cabinet clamps three sets. Certain countersink drill bits. All my different hardware jigs. A couple airbags.

[@chadbrannan9443]

A stair what for stair treads? I can't make out what you said, just like learning about new tools.

[@chriscont01]

Yea man a stair tread jig. Sorry. I need to make a new video with better quality sound and video

[@splanzza]

Feeling the same here. Done with tools flying around and breaking my back (and sanity) looking for them. Thinking about enclosed trailer as well. How much did just trailer cost you? I will guess around 10K. Setup looks great. Functional for sure. Thanks for sharing. 👽

[@chriscont01]

It was 10,000 almost a year ago. The same trailer as close to 13 now I believe. Thank you Biden

[@GrillinWildGame]

What kind of ladder rack is that?

[@christopherfink3837]

Do you have a power source aside from the truck's power? Generator? If so, where did you hide it? You mention hardwiring, hardwiring to what source? Great build! I'm in no way trying to be negative or disrespectful, just curious! Thanks!

[@chriscont01]

Hey man thanks for the comment! So we only use truck power to power up all the lighting inside. We have an outlet on the front of the trailer that we can plug-in when we’re on site using 120 V that power is up a couple receptacles in there that are hardwired into my compressor and we are currently putting some 120 V lighting in also. We don’t do much new construction so we almost always have power on site so it’s really not something I worry too much about. I keep saying I’m gonna make a new video but we’ve been so busy this summer I’m gonna try to have some downtime in the next few days and get a really good video more in depth let me know if there’s anything specific you’d like me to talk about about the trailer.

[@christopherfink3837]

That's awesome man thanks for the info. I don't do much new construction either but there has been a time when a homeowner didn't want me to plug in a single DeWalt battery charger and "increasing" their electric bill lol. Also, while building fences, I've found myself wishing I had a small generator or had a 120v receptacle wired to truck power mostly because I didn't feel like running 300ft of extension cord from the house. Keep doing what you're doing man, you're an inspiration to us all! In your next video maybe you could go a little more in depth on the electrical stuff in your trailer! Thanks

[@AaronK-q2j]

How tall is the inside of your trailer? 6’6” or 7’? Thanks

[@publicroyalty760]

How is this video 4 months old and he’s already got the pack out drawers?! I just saw them come out like 2 weeks ago 🤯 this guys living in the future!

[@chriscont01]

Haha The drawers came out a year ago. They have just been back ordered every where. I preordered all mine.

[@tonyg9807]

Very nice set up professional! Is that @ 3/4 pine how many sheets of ply did you use?

[@chriscont01]

Thank you very much yes it’s all three-quarter inch cabinet grade plywood a/a . I used about 18 sheets total.

[@GGg-ug3jr]

That's about 1,100 pounds just in plywood . What are you allowed gross weight on that trailer? I'm considering doing the same been running an e450 14 foot box truck for years. Absolutely sweet setup you got their brother

[@tonywyckoff8400]

What kind of plywood did you make your shelves out of?

[@chriscont01]

I use the furniture grade maple. 3/4 inch.

[@enhancehomeimprovementstoo1802]

Great job! I no it’s easier to get the job done faster

[@chriscont01]

Exactly we are noticing more productive days !

[@angieclifton957]

Any chance you have a set of drawings for this build?

[@chriscont01]

I’m making one now to share give me a couple weeks.

[@patrickbourgeois6203]

@@chriscont01 you could probably sell your drawings, I bought a standard 2 car garage plan on Pinterest and happily paid $19.99 for it. If you did something similar you would have residual income indefinitely! If you're like me you know carpentry and other hand work but when it comes to technology its a foreign language. But i am confident you have tech savvy friends who could help you accomplish that.

[@livnsouthflorida]

😍😍😍

[@keystonecarpenter3002]

I'd paint those doors asap.

[@chriscont01]

That’s a great idea , they are getting water stained already. Thanks !

[@jonboot4451]

Have you gone across the scales? Curious what your weight looks like.

[@chriscont01]

The trailer dry is 1600 pounds. That’s one of the reasons I went with aluminum help with fuel mileage and efficiency even though I got a big diesel truck. I’m estimating completely loaded with built in shelving I would probably be around 5000 pounds so it leaves me about 2000 pounds for extra material payload. It’s definitely way lighter than my previous set up which was a steel frame carmate 14‘wide

[@mordecaiculpepper7957]

High end? Anyone in remodeling should provide high end quality work doesn't matter what neighborhood you're in. Nice trailer

[@chriscont01]

We provide the same premium service to all of our clients I was just strictly stating what we specialize in. there is definitely a big difference between new home construction and high-end remodeling versus fix and flips etc…

[@johnnyrottenwood4935]

I've been doing high end remodels for years and am envious of your set up. I have an 8' trailer and just feel like I have too many places that's hard to get something larger into. How do you cope?

[@chriscont01]

First thank you Johnny! Yeah there’s definitely a few places where it’s tough luckily my part of Massachusetts there is a lot of large estates with big driveways. My other big motto for our business is we stick with one job till it’s done and pride our self with being efficient so I try to leave the trailer on site for as much as possible. It’s literally like an extension of my body though I have always worked out to trailers I tried vans for a little while and go right back to trailers I always make it work!

[@johnnyrottenwood4935]

@@chriscont01 Our businesses sound very similar. I'm over in WA state and the majority of my remodel work is very old houses in Tacoma. There value is skyrocketing and people are upgrading them. Problem is that not many have driveways. I end up parking in a lot of alleys. I agree about vans. I don't like having my job held up due to mechanical issues so trailers are best. I might pick up a larger trailer in addition to my small one and see if it works out. Thanks for the response!

[@chriscont01]

@@johnnyrottenwood4935 that’s funny it’s such a small world my brother is a police officer in Tacoma Washington and I live out in Boston.

[@christopheplumm2849]

how do you insure the trailer on diferent sites?

[@chriscont01]

We have a couple different security measures in place. But to be completely honest with you we are very blessed to work in a really good region. We do not see a lot of break-ins or theft.

[@JillianEnglund1321]

Do you have security system? We are looking to get one for our trailer and I was wondering if you had any recommendations.

[@chriscont01]

Currently I don’t. We’re also looking into it. Luckily we work in pretty good areas but I never trust anything

[@hourlives2360]

Nice man! Well done! What material did you use on the floor of the trailer?

[@chriscont01]

Garage floor epoxy ! Stuff is strong

[@Oldiesyoungies]

cool

[@antzanton4842]

Nice trailer , do you have much hassle with parking

[@chriscont01]

Thanks ! So far it’s been fine packing everywhere

[@isaiahhoffer9507]

👍 ❤

[@realworldcarpentryremodeli5868]

Nice set up! How do you like the durabull trailer? Looks solid.

[@chriscont01]

Thank you ! So far so good. Seems to be built very well especially for New England weather all aluminum frame, Advantec flooring , and I like that the company was based right in New Hampshire , torsion bar suspension is also key the trailer doesn’t bounce around as much everything stays where it should.

[@erichdifranco9398]

Could i get the blueprint for this trailer???? i have a 7x16 foot

[@chriscont01]

Working on one now. Please subscribe and stay tuned.

[@mattwilliamson1714]

Nice job! (would helpful to rotate the camera to landscape)

[@chriscont01]

Thanks for the tip. I was pretty new to this when I first did it I honestly didn’t think it would get the views I’ve gotten or the comments. I’m going to be making a new video hopefully a lot higher quality I’m actually looking into hiring someone who specializes in KZbin videos.

[@TheRealBeardedBuilder]

A bold claim! But well done!

[@chriscont01]

Hey Have to be confident in our line of work brother ! Thank you for the comment !

[@TheRealBeardedBuilder]

@@chriscont01 my biggest regret in my original build was not insulating and heating the trailer. I’m in Wisconsin so I understand cold wi gets just like you do. Adding my propane furnace was a huge win! Nice use of the packouts as well.

[@chriscont01]

Yeah today was in the 20s here and I was really thinking about adding some kind of heat source, A lot of guys don’t understand what we deal with ,it’s a job just keeping our glues and caulking from freezing

[@Valient6]

I think you added so much weight with the plywood and shrink the interior so much, that it hinders the use of the trailer.

[@chriscont01]

The weights actually not that bad. I used a lot of half-inch where I could , also by using the Milwaukee pack out drawers instead of making wooden drawers or buying metal drawers I figure I easily saved myself a few hundred pounds so that was a huge weight saving decision. I’m also able to carry less crap around because I’m so much more organized I can see my inventory pull things when I know I don’t need them add things when I get on need them. So far trailer has handled it fine and The time it saves me is worth it. This is what I consider more of a job site trailer we move it from site to site and try not to tell it on a daily basis. We are usually on our jobs for three weeks average.

[@amberwarner5955]

Wowwwww

[@c.fleharty536]

Pimpin

[@methowhomestead]

How dare you deny a plumer their multiple trips to Home Depot!!!

[@chriscont01]

I know I know hahah but not on my jobs!

[@robsem1]

Hey there's no such thing as getting everything u need for a plumbing job the first trip. EVER

[@elimoore2489]

Not enough room for me.. you have a 16 foot trailer come on..

[@chriscreek2550]

Great set up! Patriots suck 😂

[@chriscont01]

Thanks ! Good thing I’m a cowboys fan hahah not much better though

[@johnbailey9682]

Next you might invest in a real camera ? Half a pictures really suck . Thumbs DOWN .

[@chriscont01]

I’m in the process of redoing a high quality video. I did this video on my phone to show people. Didn’t think it would get so much interest. Thanks for the positive words

[@gray5857]

Looks like polk smartworkshop. Is this built off the plans

[@chriscont01]

Not at all , I got a few inspiration‘s from his videos but I feel his is very overbuilt and heavy. This is over 15 years of remodeling and learning how I want things in my truck.

[@gray5857]

@@chriscont01 ya wasnt meaning it in a negative way. Looks great. Something id like to do one day 🙏

[@danieltrump4329]

Would be nice to see how to build it your camera is too close back it up

[@danieltrump4329]

I don’t care what tools you have I need to know how to build the racks in the trailer. Show me all your tools doesn’t mean shit to me🎃

[@chriscont01]

I’m going to shoot a new video this weekend. Subscribe to me , I’m also working on drawings now

[@webitized1]

I am using your ideas for our tool trailer. I am wondering about the drawers, do they slide out wood on wood or what did you do? Thank you for sharing the tour of your trailer!! Your ideas were awesome!!